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Chippewa Falls, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
14,643
Population
1,288/sq mi density
$62,133
Median Income
$32,629 per capita
$194,800
Home Value
$326,818 Zillow
$910
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
351
Violent Crime/100K
1,264 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,133 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$194,800 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chippewa Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 819 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9347°N, 91.3892°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Eau Claire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Chippewa Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").